Mental Health

A new study of mild concussions in Canadian adults suggests the risks are even higher for recreational injuries

An in-depth analysis of clinical trials reveals widespread underreporting of negative side effects, including suicide attempts and aggressive behavior

There can be substantial trade-offs between seeking happiness and seeking meaning in life

The presence of a gun increases the likelihood that someone in the home will die a violent death, particularly by suicide.

Improper "pruning" of neural connections could lead to the development of mental illness

The new guidelines recommend that all people age 18 and older, including pregnant and postpartum women, be screened for depression

We all know (or were) the kid who makes us wish for the invention of a Ritalin blow dart. But is it a good idea to put kids on psychiatric meds? And once they’re on, how long is long enough? The Savvy Psychologist tackles the topic of psychiatric drugs that start early and last a lifetime

A new study bolsters evidence that brain structure and mood disorders are genetically passed from mother to daughter

Journalist Jo Marchant explores surprising new research into curing the body with the mind

Sophisticated computational techniques make it possible to analyze gene samples from all the bacteria in the gut at once to take a census of the species present.

This list explains why he's the man I love to hate

Implicated in everything from traumatic brain injury to learning ability, boredom has become extremely interesting to scientists